Senate Resolution No. 2916

BY: Senator JACOBS

CONGRATULATING the 2017 Valedictorian and
Salutatorian of Orchard Park High School, in
recognition of their exceptional accomplishments

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the
youth of today, the leaders of tomorrow, whose character and
achievements exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great
State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate the 2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Orchard Park
High School, in recognition of their exceptional accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Orchard Park High School's 2017 Valedictorian is Grant
Merkel, and the 2017 Salutatorian is Cole Wilkinson, both of whom are
being commended for their outstanding academic performances and
exemplary achievements; and

WHEREAS, Grant Merkel and Cole Wilkinson may now stand with pride as
they assess their achievements, experience the satisfaction of their
labors and the joy of their accomplishments, eager to face the new
experiences of challenging world; and

WHEREAS, These two bright and extraordinary students represent the
best of developed potential inherent in our most precious resource, our
youth; their achievements have brought enduring honor to their families
and communities and should be recognized and saluted; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
students of remarkable character, who have shown initiative and
commitment toward constantly pursing higher goals for themselves, and
acting as role models of leadership to be emulated by their peers; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the 2017 Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Orchard Park
High School, in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments, and to
extend to them the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of
purposeful success and well-being; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Grant Merkel and Cole Wilkinson.